Sr. Analyst, Finance - Internal Audit

Verano B.V. • Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

Verano Holdings is rapidly growing national, vertically integrated operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities. The main focuses of this highly visible, cross-functional role will be supporting Verano's internal audit function and helping drive Verano to be a more control conscious and compliant organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant major
• 3 years of tangible work experience in internal audit, external audit, or accounting/finance roles
• Technical knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Microsoft Office suite experience (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Process flow charting experience (e.g. Visio)
• Interpersonal communication skills capable of interacting with staff, peers, and senior leadership including the CEO and CFO
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, environment and flexible to daily changes
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team on multiple projects
• CPA or CIA designation
• Ability to travel (10 - 20%)

Nice To Haves

• Cannabis industry experience
• Public accounting and/or Fortune 500 public company experience
• Financial/accounting software experience (e.g. SAP and Sage Intacct)
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software experience (e.g. Workiva, AuditBoard)
• General knowledge of financial reporting systems, analytics, and dashboards

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of audit assignments in accordance with accepted professional and departmental standards.
• Conduct integrated internal audits and special reviews to provide assurance regarding the existence and effectiveness of financial, operational, and technology internal controls.
• Thoroughly document audit findings including thoughtful and reasonable recommendations to improve business processes and enhance the overall control environment.
• Effectively present audit findings to management in written form and verbally.
• Support the annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit process including maintaining the COSO framework structure and risk and control matrices (RCM).
• Participate in controls remediation with effective tracking and reporting of deficiencies through internal audit testing and monitoring.
• Work on special projects to identify strategic solutions to issues facing a fast-growing company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level